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Prospect House

(Ref. 1066342)

Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District Show on map

4.5

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  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 4 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

Features

  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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16 Customer Reviews

  • "Excellent location and well appointed."

    Might be worth mentioning for future guests that there are no toilet facilities on living floor level. This could be problematic for elderly guests having to continually negotiate stairs. Otherwise, we thorough enjoyed our stay and would recommend.

    Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We take all comments on board. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lorna3.8Jun 2024

  • "4 ladies from Norway had a lovely stay, the house and all its facilities were exceptional, everyone commented on how comfortable the beds were, the lovely bathrooms, and even the nice big fluffy towels."

    to say that the property exceeded our expectations would be an understatement !! :) It might be an idea for the owners to leave a small welcome pack,, milk etc especially for visitors from overseas,, but this was not a problem.

    Reviewed by Louise5.0Nov 2023

  • "Beautiful property and very Central."

    Loved we all had luxurious bedrooms with en-suites kitchen and dining area was very well equipped and comfortable. Sitting room was very comfortable and well decorated Found property very clean. We all enjoyed our stay and appreciated the parking passes

    Reviewed by Linda5.0Sep 2023

  • "The windows are seriously ageing, and there are potential safety hazards."

    When I unlocked the window of the restaurant, the window above fell directly. Out of instinctive reaction, I tried to pick it up with my hands, but it was too heavy to stop it. Fortunately, I only cut my finger, and they didn't have a fracture. Everything else is very good. We all like this house.

    Reviewed by Shijia4.7Jul 2023

  • "The stay was great and the property was well-maintained."

    Love the location which is convenient to everywhere. Although there is a restaurant/bar just right across the street, noise level was acceptable and didn't affect our rest

    Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us at prospect house. We are pleased to hear that the noise levels did not disturb your stay and any issues you encountered were resolved quickly. We hope to welcome you again. The owner relations team - Lakelovers Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ashley3.4Jun 2023

  • "Lovely,well-equipped house in a great location."

    Ideal for a week away with all the family

    Reviewed by Barbara4.7Dec 2022

  • "Prospect House is in a great location and is tastefully decorated to a high standard."

    Kitchen well equipped, bedrooms and bathrooms good size and beds comfy, particularly liked underfloor heating in bathrooms! Easy to access property and get around, good bonus having car park passes. Would recommend and definitely come back. Only issue we had was we couldn't get heating to work in basement TV lounge, not much of a problem as we just used main living room instead.

    Reviewed by Paula4.7Nov 2022

  • "Well equipped and comfy house."

    Great location and exactly how described. We had a great stay. The house was perfect for busy days out followed by comfy evenings eating food and watching movies. Only comment is there was a damp smell in the basement but it lessened after putting on the underfloor heating for a bit.

    Reviewed by Matthew5.0Aug 2022

  • "Lovely property in a fabulous location, plenty of room for the 6 off us."

    Lots of lovely places to visit close to public transport.

    Reviewed by Debbie5.0May 2022

  • "The property was perfect for our stay."

    It was well equipped and tastefully decorated . The bathrooms were fabulous and the rooms were great for eating and socialising together. The only things that could have been improved were the WIFI which was weak on occasion and to have eg a very large WOK that could hold enough food for the whole group.

    Reviewed by Heather5.0Jan 2022

  • "Great house in a great location - we all had lots of space and all had a bathroom!"

    All the rooms were beautifully finished and spacious. The beds were comfortable and the bedrooms were warm, the heated floors were lovely in the morning. We would definitely recommend this house for a larger group - there were 7 of us and it was just perfect.

    Reviewed by Sara5.0Dec 2021

  • "Was very happy with the property, it more than lived up to expectations."

    HOWEVER, we did not expect that after being told we could not have an early check in, to then find that on arrival at 4pm to have to empty a dishwasher that was still hot ! In the email I received for leaving the property it did stipulate to put dishwasher on the final night before leaving ? As a note for the owner, the bedding, mattresses and pillows were below par for the price point of the holiday and the duvets were not big enough for the beds….this needs addressing as does the fact that the WIFI is only accessible from the kitchen (completely unacceptable)…there were also no hooks to hang wet towels on in the bathrooms. For people wanting to eat in, they need more pans and kitchen utensils

    Thank you for your feedback further to your stay with us. The wifi in the property does have boosters on every floor, and we suspect now that previous guests had made changes with these, but had we known during your stay that this wasn't working properly for you we would have been happy to investigate. We usually have feedback about how comfortable the beds are, and that the kitchen is very well equipped, so this will be looked at after your comments. The dishwasher was left on and only run just before your arrival to ensure that you were aware that all of the crockery, cutlery and utensils had be sanitised to an appropriate level for your arrival because of COVID. For wet towels in the bathroom, towel rails are provided instead of hooks. Lakelovers and the owner of the property take on your feedback, and again, thank you for this. We will hope to welcome you again in future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Clayton3.8Sep 2021

  • "My family, including a 3 and 0."

    5 year old, stayed at Prospect House in September 2021 with some friends. Overall the house is finished to a very high standard and in a great central location, literally a 2 minute walk from bars, cafes and shops. Arrival and departure is a little tricky as there is no in site parking but you can park on the street next to the house. The Broad Street car park is an 8 minute pleasant walk (assuming it's dry) through the town. As other people have mentioned the door is a little sticky so do take care when locking it. The kitchen was pristine on arrival and is well equipped. There's even a waste disposal unit which is great when you have a weaning baby. Bedrooms are spacious and all have great bath / shower rooms. The lounge is cosy, especially with the fire on. The TV is smart which again was good for keeping a 3 year old occupied while getting ready to leave the house. WiFi only works in the kitchen, the network isn't even visible in the lounge which confused us for a bit. Not mentioned in the description currently but there is a high chair and travel cot in the house. After a few days the house did seem to get quite dusty and our kids got allergy sniffles. Also, given the central location there is a degree of street noise at night. Fine for adults and our 3 year old didn't mind it but our 0.5 year old did get disturbed a few times. Aside from these small gripes we had a great stay and would highly recommend Prospect House for town based stay in The Lakes.

    Thank you for your lovely feedback further to your stay with us at Prospect House, the owner of the property and ourselves were really pleased to read that you enjoyed your holiday here with us. We hope to welcome you again to stay with us in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lorna4.7Sep 2021

  • "Accommodation was very good."

    A couple of minor gripes…the front door is a bit of a pain. Really hard work shutting it. Also, in top bedroom when you open the skylight rain water gathers and comes in…there is a design floor there. And the downstairs TV room feels dusty…not sure why but maybe carpets need replacing. WiFi is also a bit patchy in the house. However, overall we were very pleased with the house. It was very good quality and very clean. The fixtures and fittings were great and little things like the parking passes made a big difference. Thank you…we will be back!

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Jul 2021

  • "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Prospect House."

    Lakelovers provided and excellent service on the two occasions we called them. Upon arrival, we discovered that the waste disposal unit was blocked and, after a quick call, two guys arrived and sorted out the blockage. Just another call linked to a loose toilet seat and this was quickly repaired. The facilities were superb and we had everything we needed throughout the accommodation to make for a fantastic stay. The kitchen was very well equipped and served us well for the few times we cooked and the laundry room was a great addition for when those rain soaked clothes needed a quick blast in the dryer! Windermere was on hand with some great bars, places to eat, supermarkets and a fab butchers (try the ribs and red hot ‘growler’ pie!) Bowerness was just a short walk away for more activities and we made a couple of trips further afield. Prospect House was a super base for all of our trips - so much so that we only needed the car on one occasion; otherwise it stayed in the car park! We’d definitely recommend Lakelovers and Prospect House!

    Reviewed by Rebecca5.0Jul 2021

  • "Very under-equipt kitchen."

    General cleanliness not great. Wasn’t made clear just how loud the noice from the road and pub opposite was. We left 3 days early as the house was just not enjoyable at all.

    Thank you for taking the time to feedback after your recent stay at Prospect House. We apologise that you found certain aspects less than satisfactory. You were the first set of Lakelovers guests to stay in Prospect House after recent renovations and just joining the Lakelovers portfolio. Since receiving your feedback, the owner has looked at the inventory for the kitchen and has purchased some larger cooking pots to cater for larger groups eating together. We have flagged the cleaning issues up with our Housekeeping team. For this we can only apologise and ensure further attention is made on these areas. With the property location this is not something we can change but rather highlight this in the description. The property is advertised as being centrally located and most pubs and restaurants are usually finished by 11pm though in Windermere however we are sorry that the noise during your stay was past this. The property is a high spec townhouse property and although it may not have been fitting for your baby, we hope that perhaps in different circumstances you may enjoy it more so. We otherwise thank you for your feedback and hope to welcome you back to the Lakes in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Duncan2.8May 2021

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This property is part of the Lakelovers collection.
We have properties to suit every occasion throughout the southern and central Lake District including; Ambleside Cottages, Bowness Cottages, Coniston Cottages, Grasmere Cottages, Hawkshead Cottages, Lakeside Cottages, Langdale Cottages, Troutbeck Cottages, Ulswater Cottages, Windermere Cottages and smaller hamlets between, which although seldom heard of are none the less equally wonderful. With hundreds of properties available, all of which are inspected and graded by the English Tourism Council, Lakelovers are sure to have a property to meet your needs.

Summary

  • Over four floors
  • Four bedrooms: 1 x lower-ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request), 2 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x second-floor king-size
  • Lower-ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Second-floor bathroom with freestanding bath, separate walk-in shower, double basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Second-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Lower-ground-floor snug,
  • Gas central heating with woodburning stove
  • Range cooker with electric double oven and 5-ring gas hob, microwave, cafetiere, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, 2 x Smart TVs, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travelcot provided
  • Two parking permits provided for Broad Street car park
  • Patio with outdoor seating
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.1 mile
  • Please note: This property only allows 7 night stays in the school holidays including the whole of July and August.

The property

Positioned in the heart of the Lake District in the popular town of Windermere is this wonderful, three-storey townhouse, Prospect House, boasting lavish and contemporary interiors for eight guests to enjoy.

Featuring a stylish woodburning stove, a rear patio and a two sitting room, Prospect House has been beautifully finished to provide a family or group of friends a luxury base in the Lakes.

Following a busy day outdoors, enjoy relaxing in the sitting room which features a striking slate wall and a suspended woodburning stove, with accents of bright colours and plush seating, you can unwind as you watch TV.

The elegant kitchen/diner is a beautiful, neutrally decorated space and will play host to many nights around the dining table with your loved ones as you tuck into delicious home-cooked meals or local takeaways, with a fabulous fitted kitchen boasting quality appliances including a large range cooker.

Make your way downstairs to the lower ground floor to find a second sitting room; this snug contains a large sofa to curl up on and another TV, perfect for getting away from the group or enjoying a family film night.

Also on this lower floor is a beautiful super-king-size bedroom featuring a sitting area and ample storage, served by a sleek shower room.

The rest of the bedrooms can be found on the first and second floors, comprising two king-size bedrooms, one with a feature fireplace, each benefitting from a state-of-the-art en-suite shower room, and finally a master king-size on the second floor, offering dual aspect windows, a spacious layout, and served by a second-floor luxury bathroom with a freestanding feature bath, walk-in shower and his 'n' hers basins.

Enjoy time outside in the patio area with outdoor seating, sipping a morning coffee before heading into Windermere to browse the quaint streets lined with local shops and businesses, all on your doorstep, along with excellent pubs and restaurants to visit after the day's adventure.

Head down to the shores of Lake Windermere with many options before you; embark on a walk along the waterside, get your bikes and circumnavigate the lake, take a Windermere cruise to get to one of the other charming Lake's villages or hire a boat to explore Windermere's several islands and hidden bays.

Plenty of watersports await you as well from paddle-boarding and kayaking, to canoeing and water-skiing, there's something for everyone and all ages.

Discover plenty of fun at Treetop Lake District offering a rope obstacle course in the trees, or check out all the activities on offer at Brockhole on Windermere including mini-golf, archery and zip-lines.

Bowness-on-Windermere is the next town over and is home to the popular attraction of The World of Beatrix Potter where the beloved children's author and illustrator's characters come to life.

Take a cruise down to Lakeside to visit the Lakes Aquarium or head north to Ambleside to embark on a ramble up to the beautiful Stock Ghyll Force.

Walkers will be delighted with the many amazing peaks and fells in the area, including Wansfell Pike, Dollywaggon Pike, Helvellyn, Gummer's How and Cunswick Scar to name a few, with all abilities catered for and some breath-taking scenery to experience.

Whatever your reason for visiting the Lakes, whether outdoor pursuits or serene sight-seeing, Prospect House is the perfect property to accommodate you and your loved ones.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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About the location

WINDERMERE

Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 8.7 miles.

The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. Children will enjoy a trip to the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.

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Note: The property does have a highchair and travelcot (to be assembled on arrival)

Please note: This property only allows 7 night stays in the school holidays